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Observers prepare for the big chill
Wednesday 14 June 2017 | Published in Local
Top performing observers selected from the Cook Islands and surrounding Pacific Islands gathered in Nelson, New Zealand last week, to undergo a week of intensive training to prepare them for work on board trawlers that operate in the high seas of the southern Indian Ocean.
Big welcome at Atuparae Marae for PM English
Wednesday 14 June 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English and his party were welcomed to the Atupare Marae yesterday with a traditional Cook Islands welcome.
Hashtags allow you to vote for Miss CI favourite
Wednesday 14 June 2017 | Published in Local
Hashtags were missing from a couple of the Miss Cook Islands profiles published in CI News over the last 10 days.
Fisheries small grants approved
Wednesday 14 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources has announced that 94 grants have been approved for this year’s Fisheries Small Grant Scheme.
NZ leader comes bearing gifts
Wednesday 14 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New Zealand’s prime minister spent yesterday on Rarotonga and he came armed with a bagful of gifts.
Cook Islands made impression in New York
Tuesday 13 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands-hosted event, “Going to Scale in the Ocean: from Large Scale Marine Protected Areas to Whole Domain Management: Ridge to Reef to Ocean” was a great success at last week’s UN Ocean Conference.
Energy project huge for Australian firm
Tuesday 13 June 2017 | Published in Local
New South Wales-based renewables company MPower will build its largest-ever energy storage project after securing the contract to design and install a 5.6MWh battery system on Rarotonga.
Coaster launch in memory of project leader
Tuesday 13 June 2017 | Published in Local
The National Environment Service (NES) introduced a range of biodiversity-themed reusable coasters to a number of restaurants and bars across Rarotonga, on Friday June 9.
Love of her culture sees Salis really going places
Tuesday 13 June 2017 | Published in Local
Salis is a self-confessed “boring person” – or so she reckons! I beg to differ.
Police: No comments on 'rumours'
Tuesday 13 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A spokesman for the Cook Islands Police Service says they do not comment about “rumours that are backed up by falsehoods”.
Our Jacqui meets billionaire knight
Tuesday 13 June 2017 | Published in Local
UN Oceans Conference Cook Islands delegate Jacqui Evans not only experienced a high level environmental meeting in New York last week – she also had an unexpected opportunity to meet celebrity multi-billionaire Sir Richard Branson.
Public servant honoured
Tuesday 13 June 2017 | Published in Local
Public servant Nga Teao-Papatua has received a prestigious British Empire Medal in recognition of her services to the community.
Justice ministry under severe financial strain
Monday 12 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A large increase in the cost of fees landed Justice Secretary Tingika Elikana in front of the Public Accounts Committee.
Moana keen to develop youth
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Moana is one of a growing number of Cook Islanders bucking the trend by returning to the Cook Islands after having studied, lived and worked in New Zealand and Australia.
Australia boosts local water safety
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf Life Saving Council received another huge boost to community water safety with the delivery of rescue boards and resuscitation masks from Australia.
Researchers fight Pacific obesity and NCDs
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Four young Pacific health researchers are working with Pacific teens and their communities to help break the intergenerational cycle of obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
When things go bump in the night
Monday 12 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
During a stormy night on Sunday the Lady Moana copped a pounding from not only the weather – but a barge that broke free from its moorings.
Justice breaks law to run courts
Monday 12 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A lack of funding by the government means the Ministry of Justice is struggling to provide quality services to Cook Islanders.
Fun and games at annual triathlon
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou pupils had a wonderful time at their annual school triathlon held yesterday at Ngatangiia Park.
Small shop with some big ideas
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
A Nikao resident has made turning the big “five-oh” an enjoyable event, giving herself a very different gift in the form of her own standalone shop.
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